I'm not sure that the military are as picky as they used to be. --- On Wednesday, July 27, 2005 4:10 PM, Matthew Small scribed: --- > > Hmmm... as I remember from my time in the USMC, they're weird about > physical condition. I had problems being overweight the entire time > I was > in, but I was in fine athletic condition - meaning I could pass the > Physical Fitness Test with flying colors - often better than most of > the > average-weight guys - and the Battle Skills Tests (fireman's carry) > with no problems. That didn't matter - I was overweight and needed > Mandatory PT. > Of course, the guys who were 125 lbs and couldn't carry their own pack > through a hump or help a fallen comrade but looked great in uniform > were "Outstanding Marines" > > - Matt Small > >
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